… Weigela hortensis one of the first varieties of Weigela to reach the U.S. from its native Japan, arriving here well before 1900. It's one of the large, … Weigela . The long arching canes lined with clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers from mid to late spring, combined with its relative hardiness and easy care made it a favorite in American … year's flowers at risk. Archived Copy: This content was captured before February 2022, and is no longer being updated. …
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… New! Houseplants are a great way to brighten up your home. In this workshop, learn about things to consider before repotting, good root health, and the proper way to repot a potted plant. Overcome your fear of repotting your plants and enjoy the improved …
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… Local animals provide fun and engaging subjects for students to investigate NGSS life-science concepts at home or in the schoolyard. Watch squirrels and birds to study animal behavior, investigate pillbugs to learn about habitat preferences, and perform an experiment to learn about plant-animal …
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… As the sun sets, colors change and shadows lengthen. This class will take students to various parts of the Garden to capture the drama of the special quality of diminishing light in summer. Class limited to DSLR cameras. Tripod strongly encouraged. Students should have a working knowledge of cameras …
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… This Celosia was bred to continue flowering even during the hottest summer days; a significant improvement over earlier cultivars. Dark purple, feathered plumes arise above the green foliage from June to the first frost of fall. Plant 'Dark Purple' in full sun and in average soils, and water it to get the root system established; then only water it during periods of drought or when the …
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… Bronzy orange leaves form a water holding cup in the center of this bromeliad native to northern South America. The tip and leaf edges are edged in spines. Grow in bright to full sunlight in warm humid conditions and replenish the water supply in the cup as needed with non-chlorinated and non-fluorinated water to avoid leaf burn. Birds and insects are attracted to the plant because of the water supply in …
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… tiles, glass, mirror, beads, patterned tin, found objects, and bits of jewelry. Learn how to professionally cut china dishes to add beautiful patterns and colors to your design. All skill levels welcome. All supplies included; bring your sentimental family …
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… Often referred to as the classic corsage orchid or “the queen of flowers,” Jenman’s Cattleya orchid ( Cattleya jenmanii ) is a dwarf-pseudobulb member of the large-flowered group of Cattleyas . Its compact habit, along … most distinguishing features of the species. From a single sheath, it normally produces three to five showy, dark lavender 5-inch blooms on each stem. It grows both as an epiphyte on tree …
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… Native to tropical Africa, Dracaena is among the most commonly grown potted plants with an enormous variety of foliage. ‘Limelight’ … which is a female dragon. When the stem is cut, a resinous red gum is produced that is said to resemble dragon’s blood. It is used as a varnish and in photo engraving. Archived Copy: This …
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… Tiers of feathery downy bluish foliage on a broadly upright habit provide a 'soft' texture to the landscape 12 months a year. Hardy in the Chicago area when provided sun to partial shaded conditions in moisure retentive soils. Deer don't find the foliage particularly tasty to eat. …
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